There is always blue sky above the clouds

Years ago, while on board a flight, I discovered that no matter how gloomy a cloudy day seems, there is always blue sky above it. Below the clouds, the darkness gives a somber and melancholic mood. But after ascending through layers of clouds, the scenery above is bright and cheerful; a completely different world. Ever since that time, dark gloomy days often remind me that there is a bright blue sky beyond what my eyes can see.

A life of faith is kind of like that.  We have mountain top experience with God every now and then, when that happens, the reality of God is so undeniable and wonderful that we feel nothing can ever go wrong. Then life happens--death, illness, loss, failed expectations--these descend upon us merely because we are human. Bleak and discouraging circumstances cloud our vision.

Well, God is always there, even more constant than the blue sky is. Dark circumstances train our mind's eye to see what is not visible; they also remind us that this world is not our home. For "faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." (Hebrews 11:1)

From Paris to Prague 2004